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Greek hoteliers welcomed the European Commission’s decision this week to name Booking.com parent company Booking Holdings as gatekeeper under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) as part of ongoing efforts to ensure fair market practices and transparency.
In a statement, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) said the decision was “historic” and would help safeguard businesses and create a healthy market.
As a designated gatekeeper, Booking.com will have to comply with DMA obligations in a six-month period. Among others the platform will have to ensure user choice and fair business access.
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos.
“It is a historic decision that vindicates Europe’s hotel industry and changes the rules of the game which until now allowed – according to many objections by our members – unfair and abusive practices at the expense of hotels by this platform,” said HCH President Alexandros…
